Reason for Golem's revival
-He's a bad-@ss looking Pokemon.
-He fills a great spot as a soaker on a sandstorm team.
-Sandstorm gives him a 33% Special Defense increase
-Immunity to electric type moves and thunder-wave
-Fire resistance will make Golem an excellent choice to switch in when you are using a steel type Pokemon.
-Stealth rock resistance.
-He can take Metagross's bullet punch just fine.

Explanations
-Upon switching in Golem against Starmie, Golem will only lose 50% HP or less from Scald. He won't get hit again because Sucker Punch will kill Starmie.
-I've only died twice against water attacks, that was against a Spec'd Latios (using surf) and a Politoed (unknown build, used hydro pump). Although, Golem HAS survived before against Politoed Hydro Pump.

Notes
-I haven't been able to test his vessel when it comes to fighting type pokemon. Believe it or not, I haven't ran into a lot. I have used Golem on my team for at least 30 battles and rarely has he been totally useless (as in, dying in 1-2 turns).
I am confident in Golem.

Conclusion
Golem is probably the ONLY pokemon you can benefit from Sandstorm with, that is a menace to water/grass&poison pokemon. His typing is deceiving.

-I've only died twice against water attacks, that was against a Spec'd Latios (using surf) and a Politoed (unknown build, used hydro pump). Although, Golem HAS survived before against Politoed Hydro Pump.